Meaning

Primary

Honor

Alternative

Prestige

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

A famous honor is still an honor, but it is also a prestige to have, since you are famously honorable. So prestigious!

Reading

めいよ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

あいつは名誉を得ることには興味がないなんて言ってるけど、俺は嘘だと思うね。

He says he has no interest in gaining prestige, but I think that’s a lie.

Kanji Composition